“But THEY are selling the stuff, not US” they cried under oath, as if the pimp on the corner sending guys to the house isn’t part of the whole operation.

So they rolled their eyes "Fine..FINE" and handed over 2 and one half DAYS revenue-- yep that’s all, they did $50 billion last year-- then went back to business as usual.

If you earned $50,000 a year that’s like a $500 fine.

Their wrist didn’t get slapped, they had their hand shaken.

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Trouble is, Google went right back to business in the same way and this week Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood charged that the search engine facilitates online trafficking in counterfeit goods and unlawful drugs. Again.

As the French might croon “Et voilá”.

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This is their second offense, so what’s the deal?

Is it censorship to de-rank links to lawlessness?

Should anyone have a carve-out to amass cash by supporting illegal behavior?